Simplify ESEF reporting with user-friendly software that automates tagging, validates accuracy, and allows teams to collaborate.
- Fast onboarding
- Easy to use
- Allows management of multiple entities within a single interface
ESEF Reporting Software
CFOUR Comply
CFOUR Comply: ESEF software for
effortless reporting
CFOUR Comply simplifies ESEF reporting with an intuitive, AI–driven, collaborative platform that ensures accuracy and compliance, enabling financial teams to achieve faster reporting cycles and seamlessly adapt to evolving regulations.
Regulatory
reporting
Facilitate regulatory reporting for ESEF and UKSEF compliance
Accelerate the time it takes to submit your annual report in XBRL format for ESEF or UKSEF compliance. CFOUR Comply allows you to fulfil your regulatory requirements by providing a cloud solution where you can convert your PDF annual reports to electronic XHTML, tag the report with XBRL concepts from your required taxonomy, extend the taxonomy, and produce a compliant XBRL submission
Intuitive
Quick to learn, easy to use, and designed for efficient ESEF reporting.
Accurate
Robust validation checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with ESEF requirements.
Fast
Speed up ESEF reporting by tagging drafts for easy updates and roll-forward features.
Collaborative
Unite financial teams, auditors, and stakeholders on one platform for efficient reporting.
iXBRL Software Features
PDF to XHTML conversion
Accurately transform PDFs to XHTML, preserving complex graphics and fonts.
Compliant XBRL validation
Ensure regulatory compliance with FUJITSU Interstage XWand-powered validations.
AI-powered tagging
Get intelligent tagging suggestions powered by
TAGSENSE GenAI technology.
Quick roll-forward tags
Easily apply previous tags to new reports for consistent, time-saving tagging.
Single intuitive interface
Tag financial statements and notes efficiently in a unified, user-friendly platform.
Collaborative ESEF tagging
Work simultaneously with your team on ESEF tagging projects in real time.
What is ESEF?
The European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) is an EU regulatory requirement that standardises how listed companies publish their annual financial reports. It requires reports to be prepared in XHTML format, with financial statements tagged using inline XBRL (iXBRL), making data both human-readable and machine-readable.
How will ESEF affect you?
ESEF applies to companies listed on EU and EEA regulated markets. It aims to improve transparency, comparability, and regulatory access to financial information across Europe.
The requirements entered into force for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2020, with phased tagging obligations introduced over subsequent years.
Workflow
Streamlined iXBRL Reporting with CFOUR Comply
CFOUR Comply handles the entire process, from PDF conversion to final submission, saving you time and
ensuring accuracy. Our user–friendly platform enables efficient collaboration and compliance with ESEF
requirements.
What our customers say
Seamless ESEF Reporting
CFOUR Comply gave us the confidence to complete our ESEF upload without any issues, and the process was flawless on the day of the upload.
This is being stated without any responsibility or liability being assumed.
Ray Sladden, Tumas Group
Exceptional Support
CFOUR Comply’s support team was always available, providing the flexibility we needed to handle last-minute changes and complex projects smoothly.
Tricia Vella, M&Z
User-Friendly and Self-Sufficient Solution
CFOUR Comply is very user-friendly, allowing us to manage everything ourselves with minimal support. This self-sufficiency was vital for us, and we were very happy with how easy it was to use.
Marina Michaelidou, Logicom
Flexible ESEF reporting solutions
Need alternatives to our self-service ESEF reporting software? We offer:
1. xHTML- only reports: Save time and resources with quick, compliant xHTML conversions.
2. Outsourced tagging services: Let our experts handle the entire tagging process, saving you
time and ensuring accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
Q : What is ESEF reporting?
A : The EU requires companies to submit financial reports in a standardized digital format called ESEF. To comply, companies must convert their reports from PDF to XHTML and add XBRL tags. ESEF reporting software tools like CFOUR Comply help companies comply with this requirement efficiently and accurately.
Q : Is XBRL a free software?
A : XBRL itself is not software, but an open standard for business reporting. But, ESEF reporting software that utilizes XBRL, such as CFOUR Comply, is typically not free. These tools offer features like automated tagging, validation, and compliance checks to simplify the ESEF reporting process.
Q : What is meant by XBRL?
A : XBRL stands for eXtensible Business Reporting Language. It’s a global standard for exchanging business information, used in ESEF reporting. ESEF reporting software such as CFOUR Comply uses XBRL to tag financial data, making it machine-readable and easily analyzable.
Q : What is ESEF reporting software?
A : ESEF reporting software helps companies follow ESEF guidelines for financial reports. CFOUR Comply is a type of this software. It provides an easy, AI-based solution to simplify reporting and ensure compliance.
Q : How does ESEF reporting software ensure accuracy and compliance?
A : ESEF reporting software like CFOUR Comply generates compliant XBRL packages using trusted, industry-standard libraries and validation tools. It incorporates robust validation checks to ensure accuracy and compliance, reducing the risk of errors and potential penalties.
Q : What is iXBRL software?
A : iXBRL software such as CFOUR Comply supports the preparation, tagging, review, and generation of compliant iXBRL reports using trusted, industry-standard libraries and validation tools. It is used for reporting under the ESEF regulation as well as other EU regulatory requirements.
Q : How to choose iXBRL software for ESEF?
A : Assess how easy the platform is to use for ESEF reporting, as many iXBRL software solutions have overly complicated interfaces. Check whether the software is kept up to date with the latest ESEF taxonomy. You should also review the validation and submission engine, as this determines the validity of the generated file. Beyond these points, there are several other important features, which are covered in detail in the full guide available here.
